Welcome to the Smart Goal Setting course! Here you will learn how to make smart goals that will enable you to fulfill your goals and accomplish the vision for your life.
Course Overview
This Course Content: (Instructors, single out content and modules)
course will guide individuals through the process of setting effective goals using the SMART framework. Participants will learn how to articulate their dreams, prioritize effectively, and develop realistic short- and long-term goals that lead to success.
Course Objectives - Instructor chooses work Modules
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Understand how to dream and set realistic priorities.
- Be able to set short- and long-term realistic goals.
- Learn to create reasonable, achievable objectives.
- Recognize the relationship between goal setting and success.
Module Breakdown
Module 1: Introduction to Goal Setting
- Topics Covered:
- Definition and importance of goal setting
- Overview of the SMART criteria (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound)
- The psychology behind goal setting
- Activities:
- Activities: Recall and write a personal experience with goal setting
- Reflection exercise: Identify past goals and their outcomes
Module 2: Dreaming Big and Prioritizing
- Topics Covered:
- Techniques for brainstorming and dreaming big
- Methods for prioritizing goals based on values and resources
- Identifying barriers to goal achievement
- Activities:
- Create a vision board
- Prioritization matrix exercise (Write 3 priority goals
Module 3: Setting Short - and Long -Term Goals
- Topics Covered:
- Differences between short-term and long-term goals
- How to align goals with personal and professional aspirations
- Breaking down long-term goals into actionable short-term steps
- Activities:
- Goal-setting workshop: Create one long-term and three short-term SMART goals
- Feedback sharing session
Module 4: Creating Achievable Objectives
- Topics Covered:
- Defining objectives and their role in achieving goals
- Techniques for setting realistic and achievable objectives
- Monitoring and adjusting objectives as needed
- Activities:
- Case studies: Research a successful goal achievement story
Module 5: The Connection Between Goal Setting and Success
- Topics Covered:
- Research on goal setting and its impact on success
- Understanding motivation and accountability in goal achievement
- Strategies to maintain momentum and stay on track
- Activities:
- Record what goal setting means to you?
- Create an accountability plan
Module 6: Review and Action Planning
- Topics Covered:
- Review of key concepts from the course video
- Developing a personal action plan for ongoing goal setting
- Activities:
- Create a personal action plan for the next week
- Share insights you’ve learned from this course
Summative Assessment
- Final Project:
- Participants will submit a comprehensive SMART goals portfolio, which includes:
- A reflective essay on your personal goal setting journey.
- At least one long-term SMART goal and three short-term SMART goals, along with a detailed action plan for each goal.
- An accountability strategy outlining how they will track progress and stay motivated.
Evaluation Criteria
- Understanding of SMART criteria (25%)
- Clarity and realism of goals and objectives (25%)
- Depth of reflection and personal insight (25%)
- Feasibility of the action and accountability plans (25%)
Conclusion
This course empowers participants to dream big, set realistic priorities, and create actionable goals that pave the way for personal and professional success. By applying the SMART framework, individuals will develop a clear path toward achieving their aspirations.
